Actress Alea O'Shea, known for her role in the series 'Home and Away', is facing a brain cancer diagnosis and is undergoing treatment. The news was first shared by the actress herself in November of last year. Recently, a fundraising campaign has been launched to help cover the costs of her treatment.

Alea, who played Darcy Callahan in the popular Australian series from 2011 to 2014, and then again from 2016 to 2017, has the support of her friends who created a page on GoFundMe to raise funds for her treatment. The campaign seeks to alleviate the financial burden of cancer treatment, including therapies and procedures not covered by private health insurance.

The description of the campaign on GoFundMe reveals that Alea's family is doing everything they can to provide her with the care she needs. The page explains that several essential cancer treatments, therapies, and procedures are not covered by private health insurance, creating a significant and ongoing financial burden. The actress has also dedicated herself to supporting other women diagnosed with cancer, raising funds for the purchase of high-quality wigs.

As of March 30th, the fundraising page has received over $80,000 in donations. Alea shares updates on her diagnosis on her TikTok page, where she revealed that she underwent a biopsy on her birthday.

On her TikTok page, Alea has shared details about her process and treatment. She has mentioned that the treatment she will receive in the coming months could cause her baldness and paralysis on the left side of her body. Despite this, she has promised to share updates whenever possible.

The actress has expressed her gratitude for the support received and her determination to move forward: 'I am truly blessed to have so much support, to be independent, and to be able to continue doing what I love during this fight.' She thanked her followers for accompanying her on this difficult journey.